Mike Hess( i know you get it 😉)

[jenniferhuynh]

Here’s how you know you’ve never left my heart or my mind. After all these years and while sitting around a bonfire in Idaho (of all places) You find a way to bring my thoughts back to you. When I first started at my new school you were the IT kid I had to befriend. Everyone loved you so much And you had this natural pull. You radiated joy and kindness and I wanted any excuse to hang out with you. I couldn’t understand how someone your age was so confident and full of humor and all things sweet. I miss seeing you on the field with your beanie on And hands in your pocket and that giant smile on your face. It was never a dull moment with you. I still remember science camp like it was yesterday. Jordan managed to get poison oak on his you know what, Sal ordered pizza for the boys cabin, and you Accidentally told me and Emily about your awkward first kiss. That stroll in the dark was my favorite part of camp and I’m so happy to have that memory of you. Having you at my one and only birthday party was the high light Of the whole event. I think it was the last time we all hung out together and I’m so glad to have that memory. Life has definitely flashed by and every time I think about you I still can’t believe you’re gone. Anger and sadness come crashing in and I still kick myself for not reaching out when we saw that post. Mr. V. If you ever read this, thank you for being the greatest principal I ever had. I remember wishing you were my dad because I loved the relationship that you and David shared. I don’t think I ever had the chance or the strength/courage to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and how much of an impact you had on me as a kid. Thank you for raising such an incredible human being who left such a deep mark in such a short amount of time. Love you so much, goob.

Always,

Jenn Huynh